项目介绍

2025年5月15日

There is a vacancy for a PhD position in energy resources and system modeling at the Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching at the Institute). The position is associated with the research group in energy at the Geophysical Institute, the Bergen Offshore Wind Center and the energy informatics lab at the Institute of Informatics, funded by the Akademia agreement between UiB and Equinor.

About the project/work tasks

The electricity consumption in Norway is expected to increase from todays 140 TWh to possibly 220 TWh in 2050, mainly driven by the transition to zero greenhouse emissions (electrification), industrial growth and new production. To tackle the increased demand, the Norwegian government has planned for 30GW of installed offshore wind power by 2040. This will drastically change the Norwegian electricity system and making the power system more weather dependent and the production more intermittent.

The PhD will work will be twofold. The first part will be to improve and develop datasets and estimation algorithms for renewable energy that will enhance the simulation capabilities of the open-source energy market simulation model for operational planning JulES developed by the Norwegian Water and Energy Directorate (NVE).
Secondly, the candidate will perform energy market simulations using JulES to investigate feasible location and connection strategies for Norwegian offshore wind power into the existing energy system.

We offer the possibility to become part of a highly international and scientifically diverse working environment as part of Bergen Offshore Wind Center (BOW) co-located with the Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen. The work will be done in close cooperation the energy informatics lab at the Institute of Informatics, Univ. of Bergen and the group developing JulES at the Norwegian Water and Energy Directorate.

Qualifications and personal qualities

• The applicant must hold a master’s degree or equivalent in applied mathematics, renewable energy, energy system modeling or other related disciplines. Master students can apply provided they complete their final master exam before 01.07.2025. It is a condition of employment that the master has been awarded before employment.
• Documented knowledge on renewable energy is required.
• Experience and proven knowledge in scientific programming using Python, R, Matlab, Julia or similar is required.
• Knowledge of energy systems, energy system modelling or the European energy market will be an advantage.
• Understanding of atmospheric processes important for renewable energy production and production variability will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of machine learning or optimization will be an advantage.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
• Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Special requirements for the position
The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

About the PhD position 

The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year, consisting of 25% compulsory work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The 4th year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment.
The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).

About the research training
As a PhD candidate, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

We can offer

• a good and professionally stimulating working environment
• salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 540 500,-. Further promotions are made according to length of service in the position.
• enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• good welfare benefits

Your application must include

• an account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
• the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis
• CV
• transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming the expected date of award of your master’s degree. Your master’s degree must be documented with transcripts and/or diploma before starting in the position.
• relevant certificates and references
• approved documentation of proficiency in English (if required, cf. English language requirements for PhD admission)
• a list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

General information

For further details about the position, please contact Professor Asgeir Sorteberg, Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen (asgeir.sorteberg@uib.no), or Head of Department, Tor Eldevik, Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen (tor.eldevik@uib.no).

For HR related questions contact HR adviser Maria Svåsand, email: maria.svasand@uib.no

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. For further information about the recruitment process, click here.